How far is Indian Mountain Lake, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Indian Mountain Lake, PA to Whitman, PA is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Mountain Lake and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Mountain Lake and Whitman.
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Start on the route
38 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Highridge Road
859 ft · 42 sec · Highridge Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.7 mi · 6 min · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Mountain Lake and Whitman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Indian Mountain Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Mountain Lake to Whitman?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Indian Mountain Lake and 50.1 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.62 one way or $31.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Mountain Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coopersburg.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Mountain Lake and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 77.32 mi (124.43 km).
#1 Indian Mountain Lake
Located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits within the elevated terrain of the Pocono Mountains region at an altitude of approximately 1791 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0031400, -75.5082400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $22.93 | $45.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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